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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County

Daniel Ruf

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Turin Prairie, Monona County

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Nathan Houck

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Recent Stories

  • Meet Amanda Mackey, INHF's Central Iowa Field Assistant

    APR. 18, 2025

    INHF is pleased to have Amanda Mackey join the central Iowa stewardship crew to help boost restoration efforts throughout the growing season and into winter. While Amanda will spend the bulk of her time at INHF supporting INHF's stewardship work, you might also find her at upcoming INHF events. Join us in welcoming Amanda!

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  • Preserving Boone Valley

    APR. 14, 2025

    Humboldt County in north central Iowa is not known for an abundance of public land. But, thanks to the combined dedication of individuals and organizations committed to protecting and restoring Iowa's natural spaces, that is changing. This wildlife area now offers a peek of Iowa's wildness.

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  • INHF Welcomes Two New Board Members

    APR. 11, 2025

    Molly Cutler of Des Moines and Ed Raber of Dubuque are two of the five recent additions to INHF's dedicated board of directors. Lending their time and talents on a volunteer basis for the protection of Iowa's land, water and wildlife, INHF's board is an incredible show of dedication and expertise.

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  • Jim Wooley Family Tract Aims to Protect and Open Access to 422 Acres in South Central Iowa

    MAR. 31, 2025

    Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are working to protect a 422-acre grassland and woodland property in south central Iowa to provide crucial wildlife habitat and public access for outdoor recreation. The parcel, located on the border of Madison and Clarke counties, will be named the Jim Wooley Family Tract in honor of the 31-year Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever biologist.

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  • Celebrate International Dark Sky Week

    MAR. 28, 2025

    With the rapid rise of light pollution, we risk losing the natural light we rely on, as well as our view of the stars. Additionally, light pollution has negative effects on the health and daily cycles of humans and wildlife. Dark Sky Week draws awareness to this issue and invites everyone to take meaningful actions to protect the night. Learn more about Dark Sky Week and activities you can do with your family at home!

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